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What is wrong with this club including its players and management. The class of footballers that have been born and bred by the club only to leave?? Take for instance this list of players who have left the club all of which play or have previously played rep footy:
1. Sonny Bill Williams
2. Willie Mason
3. Mark O'meley
4. Steve Price
5. Nate Miles
6. Braith Anasta
7. Jonothan Thurston
8. Roy Asotasi
Off the field the players always seem to be under some sort of investigation and more recently Ben Roberts, Lee Te Mari and Reni Matua (repeat offender) where involved in a drunked nightclub incident. Just today, young gun halfback Arana Tamata was sacked after he admitted to breaking a mans jaw a little while back. With all this talk about relocating teams, the Bulldogs are first to come to mind.
1. Sonny Bill Williams
2. Willie Mason
3. Mark O'meley
4. Steve Price
5. Nate Miles
6. Braith Anasta
7. Jonothan Thurston
8. Roy Asotasi
Off the field the players always seem to be under some sort of investigation and more recently Ben Roberts, Lee Te Mari and Reni Matua (repeat offender) where involved in a drunked nightclub incident. Just today, young gun halfback Arana Tamata was sacked after he admitted to breaking a mans jaw a little while back. With all this talk about relocating teams, the Bulldogs are first to come to mind.
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My respect for the dogs has grown (slightly) since most of these players have left.
They were all "high profile" media s**t magnets (excluding Steve Price)
imo it seems as though they have been working to loose the negative image of the club, and weed out the d**khead fans that have caused them so many problems.
They have done the right thing dumping Tamata, he had a no 2nd chance clause in his contract due to his previous poor behavior.
They were all "high profile" media s**t magnets (excluding Steve Price)
imo it seems as though they have been working to loose the negative image of the club, and weed out the d**khead fans that have caused them so many problems.
They have done the right thing dumping Tamata, he had a no 2nd chance clause in his contract due to his previous poor behavior.
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Re: Canterbery Bulldogs
Just about every one of those players left because of salaray cap constraints. This happens to most successful teams after winning a grand final. Only Mason left for reasons other than money.
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Re: Canterbery Bulldogs
they let go of thurston to keep anasta, they let go of anasta to keep mason, they let go of o'meley to keep mason. In the end he got rid of himself
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I'm not suggesting the Dogs dumped them to clean up their act, but since they have gone the group of supporters that were causing them so many issues seem to have faded away.
After O'Meley and Mason left and there were reports Matua was on the outer and was looking elsewhere, they seemed to come down on the off-field issues a bit harder than they had in the past, but I guess when you don't have all those "high profile" players it's easier to take a hard line on their behavior.
After O'Meley and Mason left and there were reports Matua was on the outer and was looking elsewhere, they seemed to come down on the off-field issues a bit harder than they had in the past, but I guess when you don't have all those "high profile" players it's easier to take a hard line on their behavior.
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willy mason was a hunter mariners junior, enough said
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Bulldogs eye switch to Central Coast
By Josh Massoud | August 06, 2008
THE Bulldogs are investigating a shock move to Gosford as the club tires of never-ending drama.
Fed-up with persistent controversy dating back to the 2002 salary cap scandal, high-ranking officials are now pondering the merits of a lucrative $11 million relocation to the Central Coast.
The Daily Telegraph can reveal several directors and senior football department staff have spent the past six weeks contemplating a seismic shift away from their traditional south-western Sydney heartland.
Furore surrounding Sonny Bill Williams' defection to French rugby has intensified talks - but the move was first discussed in earnest because of secret frustrations with the team's new base at Homebush Bay.
The Bulldogs are deeply dissatisfied with landlord Sydney Olympic Park Authority, which has failed to deliver a permanent training venue.
SOPA promised its NRL tenant full-time use of Sydney Showground for training. But five months after shifting, the Bulldogs are still being forced to rotate sessions between a warm-up athletics track and their former home Belmore.
In response, angry club officials are now canvassing alternative kennels - including Gosford.
Bulldogs chairman George Peponis last night confirmed the Central Coast was one option if current negotiations with SOPA don't work out. There is also a push for a nostalgic return to Belmore, but the Bulldogs cannot hope to raise $20 million needed to restore the dilapidated venue to NRL standard without funding from government sources or a rich benefactor.
"Our first priority is try to secure what we were promised in regard to a permanent training facility at Sydney Showground," Peponis said.
"For whatever reason that hasn't eventuated and we can't see that improving. There's certainly no assurances it will improve.
"If we can't come to some sort of arrangement where we've got a permanent training base for next season, we'll have to take a closer look at the options available to us.
"Whether that includes Gosford, Belmore or the Crest (at Bass Hill) . . . remains to be seen."
Although the Bulldogs have more than a year remaining on their SOPA lease, powerbrokers are not confident of a resolution.
Anticipating another move, they have taken the opportunity to investigate the Central Coast as a possible new home.
Bulldogs CEO Todd Greenberg said there had been "no discussions at board level as yet".
He added: "I think all Sydney-based clubs need to look at the merits of relocating to Gosford.
"Club CEOs would not be doing their jobs properly if they did not look at the fors and againsts of such a move.
"We are having some difficulties with our relationship with SOPA and some significant frustrations with the facilities. Those frustrations are shared by the playing and coaching group."
Apart from the NRL's $11 million relocation carrot, those who fancy the idea are attracted by the chance for the Bulldogs to make a "fresh start". "Look at what the club has been through - the salary cap scandal, Coffs Harbour and now Sonny Bill Williams walking out - there's a lot of baggage," one club insider said.
After dropping all references to "Canterbury-Bankstown" 13 years ago, the Bulldogs brand has been progressively removed from its geographical roots into a moniker that can be transported anywhere.
The Bateau Bay Bowling Club - one of the Central Coast's premier licensed venues - is also controlled by Canterbury Leagues.
Opposing a full-scale move to Gosford is the Bulldogs' 15-year lease to play home matches at ANZ Stadium. One possible solution would be for the team to be based and train at Central Coast Stadium, but still host its biggest-drawing games at the 80,000 seater.
http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/s ... 66,00.html
By Josh Massoud | August 06, 2008
THE Bulldogs are investigating a shock move to Gosford as the club tires of never-ending drama.
Fed-up with persistent controversy dating back to the 2002 salary cap scandal, high-ranking officials are now pondering the merits of a lucrative $11 million relocation to the Central Coast.
The Daily Telegraph can reveal several directors and senior football department staff have spent the past six weeks contemplating a seismic shift away from their traditional south-western Sydney heartland.
Furore surrounding Sonny Bill Williams' defection to French rugby has intensified talks - but the move was first discussed in earnest because of secret frustrations with the team's new base at Homebush Bay.
The Bulldogs are deeply dissatisfied with landlord Sydney Olympic Park Authority, which has failed to deliver a permanent training venue.
SOPA promised its NRL tenant full-time use of Sydney Showground for training. But five months after shifting, the Bulldogs are still being forced to rotate sessions between a warm-up athletics track and their former home Belmore.
In response, angry club officials are now canvassing alternative kennels - including Gosford.
Bulldogs chairman George Peponis last night confirmed the Central Coast was one option if current negotiations with SOPA don't work out. There is also a push for a nostalgic return to Belmore, but the Bulldogs cannot hope to raise $20 million needed to restore the dilapidated venue to NRL standard without funding from government sources or a rich benefactor.
"Our first priority is try to secure what we were promised in regard to a permanent training facility at Sydney Showground," Peponis said.
"For whatever reason that hasn't eventuated and we can't see that improving. There's certainly no assurances it will improve.
"If we can't come to some sort of arrangement where we've got a permanent training base for next season, we'll have to take a closer look at the options available to us.
"Whether that includes Gosford, Belmore or the Crest (at Bass Hill) . . . remains to be seen."
Although the Bulldogs have more than a year remaining on their SOPA lease, powerbrokers are not confident of a resolution.
Anticipating another move, they have taken the opportunity to investigate the Central Coast as a possible new home.
Bulldogs CEO Todd Greenberg said there had been "no discussions at board level as yet".
He added: "I think all Sydney-based clubs need to look at the merits of relocating to Gosford.
"Club CEOs would not be doing their jobs properly if they did not look at the fors and againsts of such a move.
"We are having some difficulties with our relationship with SOPA and some significant frustrations with the facilities. Those frustrations are shared by the playing and coaching group."
Apart from the NRL's $11 million relocation carrot, those who fancy the idea are attracted by the chance for the Bulldogs to make a "fresh start". "Look at what the club has been through - the salary cap scandal, Coffs Harbour and now Sonny Bill Williams walking out - there's a lot of baggage," one club insider said.
After dropping all references to "Canterbury-Bankstown" 13 years ago, the Bulldogs brand has been progressively removed from its geographical roots into a moniker that can be transported anywhere.
The Bateau Bay Bowling Club - one of the Central Coast's premier licensed venues - is also controlled by Canterbury Leagues.
Opposing a full-scale move to Gosford is the Bulldogs' 15-year lease to play home matches at ANZ Stadium. One possible solution would be for the team to be based and train at Central Coast Stadium, but still host its biggest-drawing games at the 80,000 seater.
http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/s ... 66,00.html
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That idea would be as successful as the Northern Eagles. If a club goes to Central Coast they need to be full-time.100%green wrote: Opposing a full-scale move to Gosford is the Bulldogs' 15-year lease to play home matches at ANZ Stadium. One possible solution would be for the team to be based and train at Central Coast Stadium, but still host its biggest-drawing games at the 80,000 seater.
http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/s ... 66,00.html
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Re: Canterbery Bulldogs
Been a Coastie, their is no way that we would want the Dogs. They belong in Belmore. Fix up belmore.
We want the Bears or our own team.
I read this article this mornin and i was not happy.
me normally =
Me when read that article =
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We want the Bears or our own team.
I read this article this mornin and i was not happy.
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Me when read that article =
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No supporters would take Bulldogs under their wing. The JETS need to be the new central coast team.
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If ya mean newcastle jets. The only place they should be is on the moon, thats probably as far way as Gosford as possible.Dr. Alex wrote:No supporters would take Bulldogs under their wing. The JETS need to be the new central coast team.
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It'll happen through natural selection.
No games should be played at ANZ unless it's semi finals. It's a nightmare of a venue to get to and all the empty seats is just depressing.
No games should be played at ANZ unless it's semi finals. It's a nightmare of a venue to get to and all the empty seats is just depressing.
Herbert dug a hole
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Good on ya Herb!
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This would be a fantastic move and I'd certainly buy a season ticket - as long as they were completely based in Gosford, took the name and were here for the long haul. They'd be a huge success, and it wouldn't be long before they'd need to complete Grahame Park to accomodate some of the larger crowds.
Another positive is that a CC footy team would almost certainly spell the end of the Mariners, and wouldn't I be happy to see that motley crew of druggos and Nazis heading out the door
Another positive is that a CC footy team would almost certainly spell the end of the Mariners, and wouldn't I be happy to see that motley crew of druggos and Nazis heading out the door
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not concerned about the types that follow the dogs GCR???
*EDIT*..come to think of it the raiders for that matter* freaks i tell ya.
*EDIT*..come to think of it the raiders for that matter* freaks i tell ya.
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I think the Dogs would be happy to loose their current supporter base almost completley and start afresh up there.
Fairly harsh comment but they have had a lot of trouble with their fans.
Fairly harsh comment but they have had a lot of trouble with their fans.
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The troublesome types are based in the Canterbury/ Bankstown area and don't travel at all. In fact, they rarely venture out to ANZ Stadium these days, so there would be no danger of them going to games in Gosford. I've been to several games at the ground involving the Dogs, and there's been no trouble whatsoever.
The spastic Dogs supporters will switch over to Wests or Souths or... who cares.
The spastic Dogs supporters will switch over to Wests or Souths or... who cares.
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Hope it gathers some momentum and works out for ya champ..the more my little pea brain thinks about it .. the more it makes some sense...but where to for melbourne??? with 3/4 of the QLD SOO side...it's best fit has to be somewhere up in the never never.
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When they get a decent stadium, Melbourne will be averaging over 20,000 and will be at the break-even point. It's almost impossible for them to get decent crowds in the dump that is Olympic Stadium, and they don't have a hope of making money from corporate boxes at the moment. That'll all change soon enough, so I say Melbourne should move to... Storm Stadium
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did i hear right that news LTD was thinking of pulling the funding for the storm.
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I don't think that's been mentioned for the short-term, but they won't really need it in a couple of years anyway. They've got bigger sponsorships than most teams, they're moving into a new ground and they'll be breaking even or making a small profit within a couple of years. The News can piss off and we can have another little piece of the game back in the right hands.
Move Cronulla anywhere though, they're rubbish. Perhaps we could move them to Shanghai, South Africa or Los Angeles to compete with the new AFL teams they want to set up
Move Cronulla anywhere though, they're rubbish. Perhaps we could move them to Shanghai, South Africa or Los Angeles to compete with the new AFL teams they want to set up
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They should merge Cronulla and St G. into a sth coast team.
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but why the love of melbourne GCR..i mean its a great city and all ..some lovely eats and that Gold Fingers club down there is just pure CLASS!!!
Surely we are neglecting our ROOTS by having a team in such a novelty market.
when the funding dries up and the ticketing prices are driven up to acoomadate the shortfalls..how will those numbers stand up.
Surely we are neglecting our ROOTS by having a team in such a novelty market.
when the funding dries up and the ticketing prices are driven up to acoomadate the shortfalls..how will those numbers stand up.
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I'm not 100% sold on Melb either, but i'm sure the same things were said when Raiders and Broncs were added to the comp.
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Melbourne don't have to be included at the expense of other teams - I can't understand this magical number of 16 teams when there are so many talented blokes in reserve grade/ QLD Cup/ SuperLeague. But we need a team in Australia's second largest market, not just because of TV right, sponsorship etc, but because the moment they are removed we lose any premise of a national comp. We're gone the moment that happens.
And as I said, the Storm won't need to be propped up in a couple of years, and they'll be a hell of a lot more financially secure than St George or Wests.
Oh, and Melbourne's a toilet, and worst of all it's full of back-arsewards Mexicans with tight shorst and 'ironic' haircuts.
And as I said, the Storm won't need to be propped up in a couple of years, and they'll be a hell of a lot more financially secure than St George or Wests.
Oh, and Melbourne's a toilet, and worst of all it's full of back-arsewards Mexicans with tight shorst and 'ironic' haircuts.
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Yeah long term the NRL have done the right thing down there and it will be the same story if they add SA and Perth teams to the comp.
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but Gold fingers get on it...........sweet as.GCR wrote:Melbourne don't have to be included at the expense of other teams - I can't understand this magical number of 16 teams when there are so many talented blokes in reserve grade/ QLD Cup/ SuperLeague. But we need a team in Australia's second largest market, not just because of TV right, sponsorship etc, but because the moment they are removed we lose any premise of a national comp. We're gone the moment that happens.
And as I said, the Storm won't need to be propped up in a couple of years, and they'll be a hell of a lot more financially secure than St George or Wests.
Oh, and Melbourne's a toilet, and worst of all it's full of back-arsewards Mexicans with tight shorst and 'ironic' haircuts.
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We aren't moving to Gosford: Bulldogs
VIDEO - Central Coast Bulldogs? Now there's an idea - http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/ ... diaID=1060
AUDIO - Gosford? Forget the hysteria, it's untrue - http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/ ... diaID=1061
Bulldogs boss Todd Greenburg has slammed suggestions his embattled club is bound for the Central Coast, insisting the "hysteria" is "completely untrue".
Speaking to 2GB broadcaster Chris Smith, Greenburg insisted he has been taken out of context by News limited reports circulating today, and assured the *'s fans he is simply trying to "explore some options".
The Bulldogs have been dragged through a black month, with dismal results on the field coupled with the shock departure of Sonny Bill Williams and the resulting $2 million sponsorship black hole.
But Greenburg says despite their troubled present, the Bulldogs aren't going to make any hurried decisions about their future.
"Let's no go into hysteria and say the Bulldogs are moving to the Central Coast tomorrow because that's completely untrue," Greenburg told Chris Smith.
"To clarify a little bit of the hysteria this morning in the news reports, we're really about trying to explore some options.
"I don't think you can discount anything, or have a look at anything until you have all the facts on the table.
"We have experienced some difficulties at our new training base - there's no doubt about that."
But enough to prompt relocation?
"The answer is 'no'," Greenburg reiterated.
"We're not moving to Gosford, but we need to have a look at a whole range of options to see where our future lies.
The NRL has offered an $8 million golden handshake to any club willing to shift their operations to Godford as the financial squeeze in Sydney threatens the viability of clubs.
Greenburg admits the dash for cash is tempting, but isn't on his immediate agenda.
"Before we even get into any of that we're trying to make what currently is our deal at Homebush... work. At the moment it's not working."
"This is not about just looking at the Central Coast. I want to have a look at Belmore, I want to have a look at what opportunities are available at The Crest at Bankstown, I want to have a look at what opportunities are available here at Homebush.
"And we'd be silly not to add Gosford to that list.
"The answer is 'no'. We're not moving to Gosford..." Bulldogs boss Todd Greenburg
http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/ ... ldogs.aspx
VIDEO - Central Coast Bulldogs? Now there's an idea - http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/ ... diaID=1060
AUDIO - Gosford? Forget the hysteria, it's untrue - http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/ ... diaID=1061
Bulldogs boss Todd Greenburg has slammed suggestions his embattled club is bound for the Central Coast, insisting the "hysteria" is "completely untrue".
Speaking to 2GB broadcaster Chris Smith, Greenburg insisted he has been taken out of context by News limited reports circulating today, and assured the *'s fans he is simply trying to "explore some options".
The Bulldogs have been dragged through a black month, with dismal results on the field coupled with the shock departure of Sonny Bill Williams and the resulting $2 million sponsorship black hole.
But Greenburg says despite their troubled present, the Bulldogs aren't going to make any hurried decisions about their future.
"Let's no go into hysteria and say the Bulldogs are moving to the Central Coast tomorrow because that's completely untrue," Greenburg told Chris Smith.
"To clarify a little bit of the hysteria this morning in the news reports, we're really about trying to explore some options.
"I don't think you can discount anything, or have a look at anything until you have all the facts on the table.
"We have experienced some difficulties at our new training base - there's no doubt about that."
But enough to prompt relocation?
"The answer is 'no'," Greenburg reiterated.
"We're not moving to Gosford, but we need to have a look at a whole range of options to see where our future lies.
The NRL has offered an $8 million golden handshake to any club willing to shift their operations to Godford as the financial squeeze in Sydney threatens the viability of clubs.
Greenburg admits the dash for cash is tempting, but isn't on his immediate agenda.
"Before we even get into any of that we're trying to make what currently is our deal at Homebush... work. At the moment it's not working."
"This is not about just looking at the Central Coast. I want to have a look at Belmore, I want to have a look at what opportunities are available at The Crest at Bankstown, I want to have a look at what opportunities are available here at Homebush.
"And we'd be silly not to add Gosford to that list.
"The answer is 'no'. We're not moving to Gosford..." Bulldogs boss Todd Greenburg
http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/ ... ldogs.aspx
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Central coast move an option: Steve Folkes
Stuart Honeysett and Brent Read | August 07, 2008
STEVE Folkes may be a Bulldog to the core but even he believes the club would be remiss not to investigate relocating to the NSW central coast.
The Bulldogs coach voiced his opinion yesterday as chief executive Todd Greenberg moved to allay concerns among the club's fans about a possible move mooted in The Australian yesterday.
Having won premierships with the club as both a player and a coach, Folkes said the shaky financial future facing all nine Sydney clubs meant every option had to be considered.
He said if the Bulldogs moved down that path then the move could only succeed if it was permanent rather than the club trying to split its time between the central coast and its traditional Belmore base.
"I'd rather have a Bulldogs at the central coast then no Bulldogs at all," Folkes said.
"There would obviously be some opposition and no one's got a more emotional tie to this ground (Belmore Oval) than me.
"But I'm also a realist and you need to make money to survive.
"It might not be the right option but I think the board would be negligent if they didn't at least investigate the possibility."
The Bulldogs football club receives an annual grant of $4million from Canterbury League Club but this could be cut back as the effects of the NSW Government's increase in poker machine tax kick in.
Making the financial situation worse is the fact the Bulldogs are yet to sign any of their apparel sponsors for next season, leaving the club with a potential $2m shortfall.
Compare that to the carrots being dangled for a move to the central coast which include a cash incentive of $8m-plus from the NRL, a ready made stadium and a rugby league-mad fan base.
"It's a fantastic ground, I'm sure you'd get the support of the central coast people, a new junior nursery," Folkes said.
"It would be a great place to live. Plenty of beaches and a good lifestyle there. I don't imagine it would be hard to attract players there.
"I'm sure you'd get (Bluetongue Stadium owner) John Singleton's support plus a lot of corporate support.
"I just think it's a great stadium. Bluetongue Stadium is similar to Skilled Park up north and that's been a bonanza for them (Gold Coast). It's worth thinking about."
While Folkes spoke effusively of the attractions on offer at Gosford, Greenberg called for calm as supporters voiced their concerns over relocation.
In a statement on the club's website, Greenberg said: "In the current rugby league climate, competition for the hearts and minds of supporters is tougher than ever.
"We have a responsibility to respect the traditions and history of the past while working hard to secure our future. I can be very clear in stating that returning to Belmore isn't an option currently available to the club. In its existing state, the facilities are quite simply unacceptable and unsafe for both players and supporters.
"Serving the best interest of players and supporters will be at the core of any decisions that are made."
The central coast has been crying out for a team in recent years, with advertising magnate Singleton pushing hard for the region to have an NRL side.
Bluetongue Stadium managing director Monique Marks said the Bulldogs, like any other club, would be welcome at the ground.
However, she said the region would only embrace a side that moved its entire operations to the region.
"At this stage we haven't had any discussions with the Bulldogs and I don't think they have had any official talks with the NRL," Marks said.
"I think what the NRL have made clear from day one (is) that if a team were to relocate here it would have to be a 100 per cent relocation. It would be the Central Coast Bulldogs."
However, Marks said she couldn't envisage a side moving to the central coast any time soon.
"We would welcome any team," she said.
While Greenberg called for calm, his fellow Sydney chief executives distanced themselves from relocation.
"He's got no sponsors for next year, we have $6m," South Sydney chief executive Shane Richardson said. "We have state-of-the-art facilities at Redfern Oval and a stadium we are very happy with. We're not interested in moving anywhere."
Eels chief executive Denis Fitzgerald also dismissed a potential move to Gosford and encouraged the Bulldogs to speak to Parramatta Stadium officials.
"If the Bulldogs are exploring options we would be happy as a member of the Parramatta Stadium Trust to put a proposal to them for Canterbury to play the majority of their home games at Parramatta Stadium," he said.
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Stuart Honeysett and Brent Read | August 07, 2008
STEVE Folkes may be a Bulldog to the core but even he believes the club would be remiss not to investigate relocating to the NSW central coast.
The Bulldogs coach voiced his opinion yesterday as chief executive Todd Greenberg moved to allay concerns among the club's fans about a possible move mooted in The Australian yesterday.
Having won premierships with the club as both a player and a coach, Folkes said the shaky financial future facing all nine Sydney clubs meant every option had to be considered.
He said if the Bulldogs moved down that path then the move could only succeed if it was permanent rather than the club trying to split its time between the central coast and its traditional Belmore base.
"I'd rather have a Bulldogs at the central coast then no Bulldogs at all," Folkes said.
"There would obviously be some opposition and no one's got a more emotional tie to this ground (Belmore Oval) than me.
"But I'm also a realist and you need to make money to survive.
"It might not be the right option but I think the board would be negligent if they didn't at least investigate the possibility."
The Bulldogs football club receives an annual grant of $4million from Canterbury League Club but this could be cut back as the effects of the NSW Government's increase in poker machine tax kick in.
Making the financial situation worse is the fact the Bulldogs are yet to sign any of their apparel sponsors for next season, leaving the club with a potential $2m shortfall.
Compare that to the carrots being dangled for a move to the central coast which include a cash incentive of $8m-plus from the NRL, a ready made stadium and a rugby league-mad fan base.
"It's a fantastic ground, I'm sure you'd get the support of the central coast people, a new junior nursery," Folkes said.
"It would be a great place to live. Plenty of beaches and a good lifestyle there. I don't imagine it would be hard to attract players there.
"I'm sure you'd get (Bluetongue Stadium owner) John Singleton's support plus a lot of corporate support.
"I just think it's a great stadium. Bluetongue Stadium is similar to Skilled Park up north and that's been a bonanza for them (Gold Coast). It's worth thinking about."
While Folkes spoke effusively of the attractions on offer at Gosford, Greenberg called for calm as supporters voiced their concerns over relocation.
In a statement on the club's website, Greenberg said: "In the current rugby league climate, competition for the hearts and minds of supporters is tougher than ever.
"We have a responsibility to respect the traditions and history of the past while working hard to secure our future. I can be very clear in stating that returning to Belmore isn't an option currently available to the club. In its existing state, the facilities are quite simply unacceptable and unsafe for both players and supporters.
"Serving the best interest of players and supporters will be at the core of any decisions that are made."
The central coast has been crying out for a team in recent years, with advertising magnate Singleton pushing hard for the region to have an NRL side.
Bluetongue Stadium managing director Monique Marks said the Bulldogs, like any other club, would be welcome at the ground.
However, she said the region would only embrace a side that moved its entire operations to the region.
"At this stage we haven't had any discussions with the Bulldogs and I don't think they have had any official talks with the NRL," Marks said.
"I think what the NRL have made clear from day one (is) that if a team were to relocate here it would have to be a 100 per cent relocation. It would be the Central Coast Bulldogs."
However, Marks said she couldn't envisage a side moving to the central coast any time soon.
"We would welcome any team," she said.
While Greenberg called for calm, his fellow Sydney chief executives distanced themselves from relocation.
"He's got no sponsors for next year, we have $6m," South Sydney chief executive Shane Richardson said. "We have state-of-the-art facilities at Redfern Oval and a stadium we are very happy with. We're not interested in moving anywhere."
Eels chief executive Denis Fitzgerald also dismissed a potential move to Gosford and encouraged the Bulldogs to speak to Parramatta Stadium officials.
"If the Bulldogs are exploring options we would be happy as a member of the Parramatta Stadium Trust to put a proposal to them for Canterbury to play the majority of their home games at Parramatta Stadium," he said.
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Re: Bulldogs
GCR..you are a man that is pretty much savvy with the Gosford plan,How long would it take to seriously get the whole kit and kabooodle ready for a club relocation.
This place is woke.
Re: Bulldogs
Really I think the NRL should expand to 18 teams.
Restart the Reds and Rams and relocate a team from Sydney to Gossy, or you could relocate a team to Adelaide and restart the Bears instead (would probably go down with the Coast supporters better).
Adelaide Bulldogs? Doesn't sound great... meh, its all the AFL lovers deserve...
Restart the Reds and Rams and relocate a team from Sydney to Gossy, or you could relocate a team to Adelaide and restart the Bears instead (would probably go down with the Coast supporters better).
Adelaide Bulldogs? Doesn't sound great... meh, its all the AFL lovers deserve...